Van Buren Conservation District

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent uptick in cases in Michigan, the Van Buren Conservation District is primarily working from home. Email is the best way to reach us, as we are checking voicemails infrequently. Please visit the staff link to obtain the staff member's email address that is appropriate for your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we do our part to keep our staff and the rest of the community safe!

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The mission of the Van Buren Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural resources through partnerships, providing public education, demonstrations, and technical assistance while working together for future generations.

Board Meetings are open to the public and are the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. The meetings start at 10:00 AM at the VBCD office (1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079), unless otherwise noted.

Recent News

New Executive Director

The Van Buren Conservation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Emilly Hickmott to Executive Director as of October 1, 2023. Hickmott started with the District in May 2018 as the Recycling Coordinator and began serving as the Deputy Administrator in the spring of 2021. In her time with the district, she has worked to expand recycling education and access, support our strong agricultural community, and equitably address landowner concerns. In her new role, she will oversee the staff and lead efforts

October 1 Macroinvertebrate Stream Monitoring: Calling Volunteers!

The 10th Macroinvertebrate Stream Monitoring is coming up October 1st! What is the Macroinvertebrate Stream Monitoring? With volunteers and staff, we enter waterways to collect macroinvertebrates (bugs and the like) to monitor our water’s health. It is a fun experience! Who knew wearing waders and getting in nature was so cool? You don’t have to get into the water or have any experience. Just dress for the weather and walking in forested terrain. There are three ways to help: a “Collector” and wear waders to

Notice of Meeting Reschedule: December 2023

To all residents and landowners of Van Buren County, notice is hereby given that the Van Buren Conservation District’s regularly scheduled December 2023 board meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on December 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Van Buren Conservation District office (1035 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079). If you have any questions, please call 269-657-4030 x5 or email info@vanburencd.org.

Notice of Meeting Reschedule: November 2023

To all residents and landowners of Van Buren County, notice is hereby given that the Van Buren Conservation District’s regularly scheduled November 2023 board meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on November 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Van Buren Conservation District office (1035 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079). If you have any questions, please call 269-657-4030 x5 or email info@vanburencd.org.

Events

Events in July 2022

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
June 26, 2022

Category: General 1:00 pm: Summer Reading Fun at the Linking Center


June 27, 2022

June 28, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: Wednesdays at Wolf Lake | Week 2


June 29, 2022

June 30, 2022
July 1, 2022
July 2, 2022
July 3, 2022

Category: General All day: Independence Day

All day
July 4, 2022

July 5, 2022
July 6, 2022
July 7, 2022
July 8, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: South Haven Garden Club Garden Walk


July 9, 2022

July 10, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: Large Tire Collection: Paw Paw


July 11, 2022

Category: General 4:00 pm: Large Tire Collection: Paw Paw


July 12, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: Wednesdays at Wolf Lake | Week 3


July 13, 2022

July 14, 2022
July 15, 2022
July 16, 2022
July 17, 2022

Category: General 3:00 pm: Passenger & Semi Tire and Electronics Collection: City of Hartford


July 18, 2022

July 19, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: Wednesdays at Wolf Lake | Week 4


July 20, 2022

July 21, 2022
July 22, 2022
July 23, 2022
July 24, 2022
July 25, 2022
July 26, 2022

Category: General 10:00 am: VBCD July 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting


July 27, 2022

Category: General 5:00 pm: VBCD Annual Meeting, Director Election, & Summer Picnic


July 27, 2022

July 28, 2022
July 29, 2022
July 30, 2022
July 31, 2022

Category: General 8:30 am: Healthy Water Week


August 1, 2022

Category: General 8:30 am: Healthy Water Week


August 2, 2022

Category: General 10:30 am: Hike with a Naturalist | Gobles Branch - Van Buren District Library


August 2, 2022

Category: General 10:30 am: Hike with a Naturalist 2023 | Gobles Branch - Van Buren District Library


August 2, 2022

Category: General 8:30 am: Healthy Water Week


August 3, 2022

Category: General 8:30 am: Healthy Water Week


August 4, 2022

Category: General 8:30 am: Healthy Water Week


August 5, 2022

Category: General 9:00 am: Van Buren Recycle Roundup Collection in South Haven


August 6, 2022

  • All day, November 10, 2023 – Veteran's Day
  • All day, November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, December 13, 2023 – VBCD December 13, 2023 Rescheduled Board Meeting
  • All day, December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day
  • All day, January 1, 2024 – New Year's Day
  • All day, January 15, 2024 – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, January 24, 2024 – VBCD January 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
  • All day, February 19, 2024 – Washington's Birthday
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